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So, here's an update one my slab that was sold. I ended up choosing another slab from a dif. yard. Fabricator matched price plus another $300 off. Install was yesterday, and there are issues with sink installation and possibly slab. They will not admit any fault with the slab condition, and I have not yet discussed the sink issues with them as I want to gather my thoughts before I call/go in. Here are the photos: 1st pic, you'd look where the light is, the stone is not a smooth, polished finish. Do you feel this stone is etched? finish is defective? resin is etched? Or, is this the nature of the stone? It looks bad in light/dirty/spotted, etc. I tried my best to photo, but it's pretty hard to get the lighting right. I might get out my good camera. I will post sink photos next. (Sorry, I don't have them hosted anywhere, so I'm just uploading) |
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This photo, you can see some spotting within the light reflection (to the right). Then, above the light reflection, there's a strip that is whiter/duller. It's so hard to explain and show in photos. I just don't want to go argue if that's what my stone is supposed to look like. My issue is the sample I had did not look like that (especially 1st pic) until vinegar was applied. All they keep saying is, "We don't have vinegar. Come here to look at the leftover pieces--they are dull too. We didn't pick this slab, you did. We could have supplier come look at it." (Those extra pieces also went through the fabricating machines-whatever those are called!) I do see that some areas look like they might be the stone reflecting light differently, but others just look etched to me. |
Kitchen sink was not installed as I asked (1/8" reveal, per Blanco's recommendations). The faucet side is flush, and the opposite side is somewhere btwn. 1/8-1/4. With a great amount of extra silicone. |
The bathroom sink is also uneven, even after I had them adjust it. At first it was about 1/2 inch further back on the back, right. There's silicone everywhere--very sloppy. Is that normal? The cutout for the bowl was uneven on one side, and the installer tried to even it out the best he could, but you can still see and feel that the slight bevel is off. Last, there are chips on some edges. I had them fix 2, but did not notice the last one until they left. It's at the corner of the bathroom backsplash. Should I expect chips in my material? |
Now I just noticed that there is a full 1/2" gap on each side between my stove and countertops. From what I read, it should be 1/8" This is getting ridiculous! Advice?? I emailed photos and description of issues already. |
- Posted by jellytoast (My Page) on Sat, Jun 22, 13 at 11:28
nobees, that's a lot of issues to be dealing with at once, and having the fabricator tell you, "We didn't pick the stone, you did," isn't exactly helpful. If the stone was etched like that when they received it, they probably should have let you know before they started cutting it. Maybe the issue with the "etching" is with the supplier ... did they give the correct slab to the fabricator? I would call them first. Using silicone requires a good amount of skill. There is a very small time frame to get it in and smoothed off before it starts hardening, and trying to smooth it off after that is impossible and just creates a bigger mess. It looks like that's what happened on your bathroom sink. You might be able to cut out the rough stuff with a razor and apply a smoother bead of silicone in the gap, but reinstalling the sink is another option ... hopefully by someone who knows how to use silicone. It's not "normal", but it happens to a lot of people, myself included. Our granite guys did such a horrible job on the sink install and silicone that DH removed it and reinstalled it himself. Some granite installers like to "sandwich" the sinks between the plywood and the granite, which causes problems if you need to remove the sink. If your sinks are installed with clips underneath, you can do a re-install to get the sink lined up better and hopefully get a smoother bead on that silicone. I've seen a lot of sloppy sink installs, so you're not alone! The 1/2 inch gap between your stove and countertops is way too much! And yes, it should be more like 1/8 inch. I don't see how your installer can try to get away with not fixing that! |
I am a fabricator. The variaton in the stone is quite likely normal, I say this because there is very liitle in the way of common chemicals that will actually etch the "granite" stone typically used for countertops. (limestone and marble are a very different story.) regarding the install: the sinks, however, are nothing but sloppy work. in a 1st rate install you shouldn't even see any caulk by the sink unless the sink has a relatively large radius where it goes from the vertical wall to the flange on the top. In this case you fill the gap formed by the radius on the sink with caulk so it doesn't become a bacteria trap. In my shop we customize the sink cutout so there is a very slight (1/16") overhang so the caulk is completely hidden becasue, over time, the caulk cracks and yellows and looks horrible. If you do see caulk it should be a very very consistent bead. A quality fabricator, even one without a CNC, should be able to make a cutout that matches the sink supplier template exactly (like, within + or - 1/32" of an inch). with a CNC the sink cutout will be within maybe 20/1000's of an inch. It takes a lot longer, maybe an extra hour for 2 guys, to do a good job of caulking on a typical kitchen install if you include caulking the splash with a similar amount of care. slopped caulk is the mark of a mediocre or poor quality fabricator. |
Thank you both for responding! The fabricator is going to contact the supplier about the finish. I'm hoping that maybe honing it can alleviate the etched look. I do believe that some of the reflection has to do with the minerals in the stone. The stone is quartzite, but from testing, it seems to at least have some calcite within it. This is what leads me to believe that some areas may be etched. The stove and old counters were both in place at the time of measure, so I really don't know how the gap got so large. I can see where the old counter ended, and it definitely was closer to the stove. The counter on my smaller cabinet doesn't even go flush with the cabinet edge on either side (it's a very small amount smaller than the cabinet.) The larger cabinet actually does have an overhang towards the stove. (When the stove is centered, there's about the 1/2" on each side.) Unfortunately, I really like the section that was used over the smaller cabinet, and I don't think there's a nice, whiter section left on the slab to replace it. (I worked around a large dark area in my slab to leave it out.) The sinks are mounted to the counter material, not plywood. There's no plywood under the counters from what I see (at least in bathroom). The fabricator would not even call for my slab to get shipped to them until they had my sinks, so that's just another annoying factor in why they should be right! Plus, while waiting for my sinks, the supplier sold my 1st slab--just another little stab! The exact day I dropped off the sinks is when the slab (held w/deposit) was sold. I know mistakes happen, but when spending quite a bit on an expensive material, it's even more upsetting. Plus, after my first slab being sold, these mistakes just seem even worse. Thanks again! I'll be calling Monday to see what their options are. This is a huge help to defend my case in the mean time! |
I am sending good thoughts your way Nobees. I hope you get the issues resolved and it all turns out well. |
Thanks Holly! Will update with their responses. |
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Uncle Kracker pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor assault charge in an incident last month at a Raleigh nightclub. ADVERTISEMENT Assistant District Attorney Adam Moyers said Shafer put his hand up a woman's skirt at the nightclub. The 26-year-old woman slapped Shafer, and he slapped her back, Moyers said. The woman later reported the incident to an off-duty police officer. Shafer, a 33-year-old Michigan native, is a former disc jockey for Kid Rock. His hits include a duet with Kenny Chesney, "When the Sun Goes Down." |
Am I a dinosaur? Talking to myself,again? lol Oh,well at least I can count on an answer. Have we gotten so big and powerful the rest of the world doesn't matter or are we in withdraw,isolation mode,again? |
O. K. I'm just getting here today. First of all Uncle Kracker should not have touched that young lady ANYWHERE and she should have jumped up and beat the heck out of him!! He should still be hurting so bad he wouldn't be able to PAY the fine!! Fined for what he did!!! It's an insult to the judicial system in NC. IMO, these things happen because some people have the attitude of "Who cares" or "She was asking for it by being there". Well, I beg Uncle Kracker's pardon but right is right and wrong is wrong. The only one right in this case is the girl. As far as B. Spears and Friends, file it in the bottom drawer. Not worth the space in the paper when Uncle Krackers are on the loose! |
Look on the bright side, Pete. At least we are no longer having wall-to-wall coverage of Paris. Sometimes we have to settle for small blessings, huh? LOL Kate |
Pete, I thought Uncle Kracker was an identity you have assumed since moving south. Or was that Cousin Redneck? |
Harry, I hope you're not implying that people who live in the South are rednecks. |
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Of course he had to be from Michigan... How much more bashing can this poor state take? BTW, you can find plenty of rednecks right up here ya'all! Yee-Haw! (I ain't one o' em') honestly. Betty |
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Posted by Matthew,The new LEGO specific auction site: Bricktrader.net, announced last Monday has today been launched! From the site's blog:
Welcome to Bricktraderß
Welcome, or for some of you, welcome back. Over the past couple of months we've been spending time making major adjustments to the site, changing it from a run of the mill news blog into what we originally set out to create; a LEGO marketplace. The changes have been huge, and as you'll see, our focus will no longer be on mainstream news, but on bringing buyers and sellers together on the best value dedicated LEGO marketplace on the internet.
The site is being run by TyoSolo from the forum, and he will be happy to answer any questions and is looking for feedback on the site so far and possible enhancements.
The emergence of new players in the gray market is bound to polarize portions of the community, but overall I think increased options and the resultant competition is a win for both buyers and sellers alike.
Having used the site personally, I find it's actually quite good. Currently the biggest shortcoming, as expected, is the lack of users. If it does prove to be a competent platform though, I'm optimistic that success will follow.
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Wow, actually not bad. I know I tried to be scathing when you first announced it (I like being scathing :S), but it's pretty good. Nice job, TyoSolo!
Looks Great.
... very very slick ... well done ... on the negative side, the site is very slow (and no, my internet connection is NOT at fault), and a pop-up explanatory note (in a little box) is needed for certain things when you complete various 'Post New Auction' forms (to help those that are not familiar with auctions, but want to sell / buy).
Is this Site dedicated to those in the UK?
If not, is there a way that we can get the currency to match the location of where you live. Nothing against the pound, but I want to be seeing dollars as most of my selling / trading takes place in North America (CDN / USA).
I will second the person mentioning slowness. To be fair though, it could just be high volume traffic as many people I am sure are looking at the Site as another option.
Just my thoughts, good luck with this project.
Show shipping cost in the listing on the main page. Opening an ad, and then see shipping for £40 or £70 (!!!) isn't very nice.
I like the layout, it's a lot nicer than Ebay.
The site does not scale properly on iPhone browser. It cuts off the banner so that you do not even see the word welcome.
It's slow.
Hi guys. Thank you for the comments. My server has been struggling to keep up today, as the launch has gone a whole lot better than I ever expected. The script is processor intensive so I've I have some issues with CPU throttling. First order of business - dedicated server I think!
I have answered the questions about mobile devices and currency for our friends across the pond/world in the forum here: http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10829/bricktrader-auction-site-launched.
I will be working on the mobile device problem tomorrow - as I realise that this is an important platform. The adaptive stylesheet doesn't like the homepage for some reason, and I'll admit I hadn't tested it on a mobile device prior to launch (my bad).
I will also look at including the shipping in the listing summary to save a click through! Bear with me! :)
Thanks to Matthew for the announcement.
Most of my input has already been said. Its very slow, I don't know if this is meant to be global or more of a European site but it would be nice to see a currency conversion to user location by the listing price, show shipping. But it looks nice and it would be great to see it when its been running a few months and I can spend hours looking thru Star Wars sets to find some older ones on my wishlist.
I think I'll give it a try, but I must admit I was a little disappointed when I realized that, despite the fact that it's called Bricktrader, it's all auctions. Ah well.
The name brick trader is a tad deceiving as I too thought it was a place to swap parts and sets one for one.
Trader...... Definition:
a person who engages in trade; dealer; merchant
So pretty much anyone who's trading anything for anything including cash for goods! Obviously it's all open to interpretation but then what's in a name! :-)
I don't know about other bricklink sellers, but I welcome a new option. If it takes over, cool. If all it does is push bricklink to innovate, cool.
It's not bad. I don't care much for auctions on parts.
Although the implementation is a bit clunky you could hypothetically use the 'Buy it now only' option to list parts as you would on Bricklink for a fixed price. I think the main issue here is lack of categories for ease of viewing and catalogue for reference. I'm sure that's something that will be considered in future, I'd be glad to hear TyoSolo's view on whether it is intended to be used for parts?
I agree minicoopers. Ive got so much excess CMF lying around (after buying many boxes for certian figs lol) so this gives me a place to hopefully sell them on, without ebays overpricing. Never had much luck on the 'other' site either so Im happy to give it a go
I must honestly say that it looks a bit old fashioned to me (as 90% of all LEGO-related sites do). eBay recently changed a lot and I like the new look and feel a lot. Maybe there are one or two things to learn from there. But apparently there are already people disagree with me, so I guess it's mainly a matter of personal preferences.
Still, what I would like: responsive design, currency adjustment, and more certainty about the shipping (will the product be shipped to my location and if so what is the shipping cost).
@Matthew - No, it isn't intended for parts on an individual basis. As you would expect from an auction site, it is intended for Minifigs, Sets and Lots, much like eBay.
As you say, you could hypothetically use it for individual parts, but the way the checkout works would mean it would cost you a small fortune in PayPal fees.
As a possible user to this new auction site. I would like to know a few things. I would like to know how many users have bought and sold, and if possible what items at what prices. My concern is that as this is a very new site that few people will actually use it, and therefore as a seller items may go for much lower than hoped. I am hoping that the site becomes packed with true collectors and items can be sold for competative proces.
Looks great to me, works fine on my Nexus 7 and have registered smoothly within 2 minutes.
Now going to list some lovely rare stuff...
There's a glitch in the email system. I got an email, addressed to someone else. It was a'You have been outbid' email.
^Thanks Markey. I'll add it to my fix list.
Echo the shipping cost comments. Show it up front.
Still waiting for info about number of users, or being able to see how many people are going to/have used the auction site. Also it would be nice to know what previous auctions have actually sold for. As a seller you need to know this stuff, as to build confidence in the auction site. If no-one is using the site, or even it appears that no-one is using the site sellers will not use it. There have been many online auction sites that have folded very quickly because there hasn't been enough people using the site. Please take my comments seriously and don't take any offence, I actually want to see this site work. I would like to be a seller of the more rare and collectable sites and this auction house
After searching for a few sets, I was getting no results. I clicked the "All Auctions" tab and, lo and behold, there are only 10 items for sale on the whole website ...and it's more than halfway through the welcome promotion ...and a lot of them didn't even have any bidders. I found it hard to believe at first, but there's no mention of extra pages; there really are just 10 things. Wow, what a huge flop. The "Featured Auctions" list has 7 of them; they must feel pretty silly about paying extra to be on a list of 7 instead of a list of 10.
Not many things for sale.
The site itself looks nice but there isn't much happening there. I'm more of a buyer than a seller, so I have no use of it so far...
Also will the price ever be able to be presented in USD rather than GBP?
Kartula - We are on Day 4. Most of the auctions are running for 7 or 14 days - so not much to tell you on the sales front.
We currently have 118 auctions live, and 253 registered users, On Monday this was 75 and 200. Hope this gives you some confidence.
Huey1 - That page has a bug which I am in the process of getting fixed. Please click on the advanced search tab - that will give you all auctions, with pagination.
Be-Burger - USD instead of GBP, No. USD as well as GBP, Yes.
Hi TyoSolo
A few other things to consider,
If an item has a few bids does that still mean that people can still buy it now?
bidders names are accessible by all, feel you would be better off having a degree of anonymity to it.
Lastly, will there be a section to see how past auctions have faired?
You might also want to consider a counter that displays the number of users logged on at any one time.
Hi Kartula
Yes, it does. I don't believe Buy Now should be removed just because there are bids. It also eliminates the need to "snipe", which is one of the things that irritates a lot of people about certain larger auctions sites.
The seller can make this anonymous if they wish by enabling "Private Bids" - but that is up to the seller.
There won't be a section to see how previous bids have fared, as each auction lot is individual, and the price of those lots should have no bearing on future auctions, as each will have different characteristics.
That said, I will have access to this information (for a limited time) so could potentially do some blog features on "what's hot" etc.
I have no plans for counters of any kind, as they don't improve the functionality of the site. I'd rather plough my (currently limited) resources into areas that are of more use to the general user-base - such as multi-currency selling.
Can I direct you to this thread if you have any more questions or feedback, as this article has pretty much been buried: http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10829/bricktrader-auction-site-launched
Haven't signed up to the forum, sorry. One thing I am gettign very concerned about is that you are not building up seller confidence that they are to get a fair price. How can a seller check that he is getting to the widest audience possible and gets the best price? I feel that not preparing to address this issue means that this site will. (and I have seen many similar do just that). My impression of this site at the moment is that it might be good to find the odd minifigure for say a couple of quid, but bigger more rares sets are still going to be sold elsewhere because of the wider marketplace and therefore better end price. I would also add that this site at the moment is extremely good at the moment for buyers. A brand new auction with only a few users, you could easily find yourself a bargain. I hope you find my points critical and not offensive.
Kartula - I don't find it offensive at all. Whilst ever it is constructive, all feedback is welcome, and yours has certainly been constructive.
It's not that I'm not prepared to do things. I'm prepared to do anything to make the site succeed, as I've invested quite a lot of time and money in the site so far, and plan on investing more. I do, however, have to prioritize what I do and when, as at the moment, it is just me (and a rather strung out developer), so my first priorities are those that will attract and keep a wider audience (currency/shipping rates), and fixing the obvious bugs.
One thing you might want to change is that if you put a bid on something then increase the amount that you are willing to spend, it enters it as an additional bid, almost as if you were bidding against yourself. Lastly is there anywhere on the web site that tells you of the bidding increments?
No. The bidding increment in £1
Sorry but I think you have missed the point.
I put a bid in for an item, £3.00, and as it was the first bid for the auction, I was winning with a bid of 1.50. I noticed that the reserve was not met and therefore decided to increase my bid to £5.00. I was now winning the auction for 2.50 even though the two bids were both of my own. I actually did this a third time and again the bid went up to 3.50.
I also think you need to think about your increments. Seller are definately not going to something on this site when the increments are ever only £1. For example if an item was on for £200 and there was a further 5 bids, then at worse, the price has gone up £205. Whereas on a better known auction house the if it was £200 and a further 5 bids occured then at worse the price has gone up to £225. This equates to almost gaining an extra 10% just by using a different web site.
Also small items such as figures, you are not going to get competative bidding. Many figures are worth only a few quid. Therefore only a few bids can be made before the figure becomes grossly overpriced.
I am sorry to say especially in a public place, that this auction site still has many flaws and I dont think it competes. Yes it is really nice and easy to use. But I do think you might be better selling your site to the likes of ebay. ebay are always seeking for ways to improve their service and I think using your site for Lego would be a great additon.
On it own I dont think it has the strength to be a real success. Sorry to be blunt but that is my thoughts, perhaps i will be proved wrong.
Think I have been proven correct. Only a handful of auctions. Needs a reboot, already! One that supports the sellers not just the buyers.
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Sam & Max - the Freelance Police force consisting of an unflappable dog and crazed rabbit - are returning to PC in November, and we've found four gameplay snippets that show they're back in style.
Check the Movies tab above to watch the pair settle back into point-and-click life as if they never left (has it really been 13 years?) As with the original 2D adventure, half the fun is in letting them comment on their situations rather than actually progressing the plot.


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So my first batch (NB Dead Ringer IPA) is currently in the bottling bucket for primary fermentation at 66 degrees. I have a 6 gallon carboy that I plan on using as the secondary. I called NB up to ask some questions. The first time I called, the rep told me that a 6 gallon carboy is fine for 5 gallons when used as a secondary. He also said that I only have to leave the wort in the primary for 7 days. When I called NB again to ask a question, the new rep told me that I should NOT use the 6 gallon carboy as a secondary because it would ruin the beer, and that I should leave the wort in the primary for 3 weeks because I'm brewing at 66 degrees! The instructions say to primary for 1-2 weeks, and secondary for 2-4 weeks. I am getting a lot of conflicting information. When I searched for the 5 gallon brew in a 6 gallon carboy on this forum, I also get some conflicting information. I can get a 5 gallon carboy if needed, but I don't want to get it if I don't need it! Also, some say that better bottles are better than glass? What about the chance of scratches and bacteria growing in them?
How long should I primary and secondary for my IPA at 66 degrees?
There is no exact time for how long to leave your beer in the primary. Technically even if you dont see the airlock doing anything it can still be fermenting. I myself have skipped the secondary and I leave my beer in the primary for a minimum week after the airlock stops (usually I go about 3 weeks in the primary). The only real way to know is to take daily readings when it stops bubbling. I dont do readings because a. I dont want to waste the beer b. dont want to constantly have to sanitize and expose my beer to potential germs, c. I'm lazy
Yep the only time I would use a secondary is if I was going to add something to beer, dry hop etc.. Since I've started kegging I just dry hop in the keg using a hop bag and I pop the keg open and pull it out when I need to. Really though as you get the hang of it siphoning off from your primary and dont pull up any trub you really wont need to do a secondary for clearer beer. If you do pull some trub up just continue siphoning to your bottling bucket, stir in your priming sugar (for bottling) put your lid on it the bucket and bottle it the following day. That will act like a secondary and help clear the trub you picked up. Just dont move around your bucket too much, you dont want to disturb the sediment.
The only real way to know is to take daily readings when it stops bubbling.
DM3, I too am on my first batch of beer and my EPA kit's instructions were similar. 1 week in primary and 2-3 in the secondary where I'm going to dryhop. I didn't bother taking OG reading but after 5 or so days the bubbling stopped so I left it in the primary a few more days to finish up. Total 8 days in primary. Then I racked to my secondary, FG was reached at that point and it was pretty damn clear as well. Smelled and tasted great too. A little watery, but I'm told carbing and time will help. That was Monday so I'll let it sit for a few more days then dry hop for 5 days and then bottle. I'm no pro (first batch), but learned a lot from these good people here.


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Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner: A Forgotten Trendsetter
Hardtop convertibles are very much commonplace nowadays. Combining the advantages of a hardtop and a convertible, it allows people to enjoy the wind while driving if the weather is fine and also enjoy weather protection when the weather is less than cooperative. While this technology is more or less unappreciated now (perhaps because the technology is now so commonplace), it was such a marvel to see back in the day. The first production hardtop in automotive history (or at least in an American car) was seen in the Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, a car that was produced from 1957 to 1959.
The man responsible for the creation of the Skyliner is a man by the name of Gil Spear. He proposed "Roof-O-Matic", an automatic roof system wherein the hardtop is stowed into the trunk when not in use. Together with Ben Smith, they engineered a retractable hardtop for the Ford Fairlane. The mechanism was relatively simple: raise the rear deck, unlatch the top, fold the top to fit into the space allotted for it, stow the roof, then close the decklid. However, executing this is not as easy as it sounds.
Here is a list of some of the modifications present in the Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner to make the hardtop function work. 7 electric motors play different roles to make the sequence work. To synchronize the functions of each motor, a cycling switch, 10 limit switches, and 10 relays are used. The Skyliner also has a unique decklid, rear fenders, a frame longer than the standard Fairlane convertible by 6 inches, repositioned cross-members and fuel tank, and 18 new body mounts just to name some of them. All these modifications added 500 pounds on the Fairlane's overall weight.
To offset such a weight disadvantage, various modifications are employed on the Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. The extra weight required the use of wider heavy-duty steel wheels to support the weight of the car. Also, engine choices are limited to the more powerful variants, with the 272-cid V8 engine producing 190 horsepower coming as standard. Perhaps the most intriguing engine in the Skyliner product line is the so-called F-Code engine. It is a 312-cid engine that comes with a McCulloch supercharger, increasing maximum output to at least 300 horsepower.
The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner became very popular overnight because of its unique hardtop. But more than just for the novelty of owning the world's first production car with a retractable hardtop, this car is a legitimate luxury cruiser. Just about everyone loves its distinctively 50s design and its tastefully-sorted interior. However, if there's a weakness to such a groundbreaking automobile, it is the price. Costing more than 3000 dollars each in 1957, a lot of buyers believe the Skyliner is too expensive for what it offers.
While the Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner was not as successful as initially hoped, it is still one of the most unique cars to come out of the 1950s. They are still well-appreciated today, with fully-restored and complete examples fetching prices in the $50000-75000 range.
Geiger Ford Shelby GT500: Muscle with Extreme Hustle
Tuning Ford Mustangs has always been very popular. After all, they are affordable, attractive, and carry loads of performance potential. Some extreme tuner Mustangs have come out of the woodwork over the years, boasting beefed-up components, overpowering engines, and relentless performance. Karl Geiger, a German importer of American cars and known tuner of muscle cars such as the Mustang, has come up with the Geiger Ford Shelby GT500. This just might be the best-tuned Mustang to come out of the market as of late.
Geiger's claim to fame is the creation of the Geiger Ford Shelby GT640 Golden Snake, a gold-colored pony car with a tuned Shelby engine that produces 640 horsepower. However, before the Golden Snake, there is the Geiger Ford Shelby GT500, a machine made with meaner stuff. It comes with a host of modifications that don't seem visible on the surface. While it still looks like your usual GT500, it packs enough goodies inside that it will decimate a stock GT500, as formidable as it is, with utter ease.
Just like most tuner cars, the component that takes most of the headlines in the Geiger Ford Shelby GT500 is the engine. It is still the same 5.4 liter supercharged V8 engine seen on the stock GT500, but Geiger upgraded it to the point that it simply gained a completely different character. A 3.3 liter Whipple supercharger is installed to create extra boost. Combined with other modifications such as larger throttle valves, ported cylinder heads, and improved fuel injection system, maximum output is now measured at 799 horsepower and 697 lb-ft of torque.
A host of modifications must be done to help the Geiger Ford Shelby GT500 handle all that power. It all starts with the drivetrain system. The stock 6-speed manual transmission received a number of updates to reinforce it. A triple-plate carbon clutch is created to ensure no slippage occurs during the shifting of gears. Cornering characteristics are improved with the help of Geiger's reinforced racing chassis. This is complemented by upgraded suspension parts such as polyurethane bushings and adjustable lower control arms. Ensuring that the car can stop as good as it accelerates, upgraded 15-inch disc brakes with 6 pistons are installed. OZ Racing 20-inch wheels, 8.5 inches wide at the front and 10 inches at the rear, are installed on the front.
While there are no extensive road tests done with this car, it is safe to say that the Geiger Ford Shelby GT500 has a strong case to being the fastest tuner Mustang in the world today. Due to its immense power, it's estimated that it can accelerate from 0-to-100 in the 3-second range. Furthermore, according to Geiger, their Shelby is capable of reaching speeds of over 200 mph. Plus with all the reinforcements installed in this car, it is safe to say that it is just as fast on the corners as it is on a straight line.
The Geiger Ford Shelby GT500 is a product that all Ford and Mustang enthusiasts will be excited about. With its borderline crazy performance figures, this car can burn rubber and has the ability to leave a lot of fast cars at the dust.
The Great Successor
The Ford Probe Zakspeed is any of the six units produced by Zakspeed and designed by Ford. The Ford Probe Zakspeed's design is based loosely on the Ford Mustang GTP, and is the successor of the said Ford model. Ford Probe Zakspeed was a success in several races but its history is full of potholes. It was born out of a need of Ford to come out with a fuel efficient car. In order to market a safe, environment-friendly, and compact car to promote the company, Ford looked to its European operation for direction.
The Ford Probe Zakspeed ran with a 2.1-liter turbocharged engine and a variant of the Cosworth BDA straight-four engine. The said engine is capable of packing of 600 HP power (447 kW), and is unique in the IMSA GTP race with its engine mounted in the front of the car. Although the car easily qualified in the race, the reliability of the engine became a problem.
However, when IMSA GT Championship's GTX race car class became obsolete, the IMSA GTP class was introduced. This became a problem since Ford's Mustang GTX is no longer qualified to the new category. As a result, Ford brought Bob Riley onboard to design the Ford Mustang GTP which had a 2.1-liter turbo-charged front-mounted engine.
However, the engine was unreliable, which did not sit well with Zakspeed, the German tune-up company, and replaced it with the Ford Probe Zakspeed. The Ford Probe Zakspeed was built in Niederzissen, Germany.
The Ford Probe Zakspeed variant was designed by Paul Brown with an engine designed collaboratively by Zakspeed and Ford. The 2.1-liter Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) turbocharged engine is front mounted which was highly unusual in the GT class. The chassis was designed to improve stability and to decrease the overall weight and was built with a combination of carbon fiber, Aramid fiber, aluminum honeycomb and reinforced with Kevlar in several key areas. The chassis and body was built by Protofab.
The 16 valve 4-cylinder engine produces 650 HP of raw power and can propel the Ford Probe Zakspeed of up to 230 mph.
The Ford Probe Zakspeed was first introduced in May 1985 at the IMSA GTP racing at Laguna Seca. It was sleek and fast but the problem was the engine being overburdened of producing 650 horsepower from a 2.1-liter 4-cylinder engine. This resulted to the engine pistons melting due to overheating. Also, the car's aerodynamics property was doubtful, and the car itself became increasingly difficult to drive when the fuel levels became low. The gearbox used the conventional Hewland VG500 5-speed manual transmission. The length pegged 186.6 feet, 78 feet for the width, and a total height of 40.5 feet. The total weight was at 1984 lbs.
It officially entered its first race in the 15th round of IMSA FT Championship, which used 1.7-liter version because the 2.1-liter engine was not yet ready. The first to drive the Ford Probe Zakspeed was Klaus Ludwig which resulted to a victory in the race by two laps. By 1984, the 2.1-liter engine was ready and the Ford Probe Zakspeed joined the Grand Prix of Miami. A puncture in front left suspension of the car resulted to 25th place finish.
2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor: Off-Road Monster Reloaded
The Ford F-150 is no stranger to sporty iterations. Tuned versions of this popular truck have been made in-house by Ford for quite a while now. Yet among these fast trucks, it can be said that the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is the most unique of them all. While the popular approach for fast trucks is to make them resemble sports cars, for the Raptor, Ford used the approach of making it a street-legal rally raid machine. Since being introduced in 2010, this car has been a huge hit. Does the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor manage to retain the magic of its predecessors?
The 2014 version of the Raptor is not all that different from the 2013 version, which is not all that bad to begin with. The exterior still looks extremely rugged, with bright colors and outlandish graphics adorning it. Compared to its siblings, the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has a higher ride height (2 inches) and a wider track (7 inches), necessary for traveling on rough terrain. Completing the look is a set of forged aluminum wheels that can be converted into beadlock-type wheels when necessary. These wheels are fitted with special 35-inch BF-Goodrich All-Terrain Tires. HID lamps can be installed as optional equipment.
The interior remains virtually similar to the previous models. Seats both in the front and rear are heavily bolstered, which is essential for providing comfort and support for occupants when taking on rough terrain. Setting the interior of the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor apart further from the rest of the F-150 line are detailing such as shades of matte gray and aluminum on the dashboard and center console. This car definitely has an interior befitting of a premium sport truck.
In the business end of things, the mechanical components of the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor remain virtually the same. It still has the top-of-the-line Boss 6.2 liter V8 engine that has a maximum output of 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque. The power is then harnessed by a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift technology. Power is distributed to a full-time 4-wheel drive system. A Torsen limited-slip differential is installed to improve power distribution to the wheels. Axle ratios are set at 4.10:1.
The performance of this truck has always been overwhelming. While it is not as nimble as some sport trucks are, one must remember that the Raptor's focus is not for on-road racing. From its heavy-duty suspension to its all-terrain tires, the purpose of the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is very clear: take on trails that most fast trucks won't even dare to travel on. However, if someone does engage it on an on-road race, the Raptor is capable of going 0-to-100 in 7 seconds. And with some improvements on its unique suspension, it can corner much better too than in previous years.
While this is not the fastest sport truck out there, a case can be made that the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is the most unique production sport truck in the world today.
Ford GT: Second Act of a Motorsport Legend
The Ford GT40 is undisputedly the greatest sports car to ever come out of Ford's factories both then and now. The brainchild of Henry Ford II and crafted with the help of racing luminaries such as Carroll Shelby, this car was designed to take on endurance racing and win convincingly. It dominated Le Mans from 1966 to 1969, earning it the distinction of being the "Ferrari Killer", which is exactly what Henry II envisioned with this car to begin with. As one of the greatest Ford cars ever built, the Ford GT was created to be a tribute to this car's legacy.
The GT was created to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Ford. It is bigger, taller, and wider than its classic counterpart, but it retained virtually all of the lines of the original. Just like the original GT40, this new-age car was designed to take on the best sports cars from all over the world and come out victorious. While the design is undoubtedly classic, Ford took a modern approach in building the Ford GT. Aluminum is used for the body panels and space frame chassis. Carbon fiber is also used in strategic places of the body to reduce weight.
On the interior, the retro-themed flavor continues. The interior is designed like a true supercar should: minimalist but by no means cheap. Retro-styled gauges are all around the dashboard and are easy to read even while traveling at high speed. While space may seem like a problem at first, even tall people should fit into the Ford GT without much problem. It must be noted that its unique doors might make exiting from the car in tight spaces a difficult task.
It is in the mechanical department where the Ford GT makes its mark. The engine used for this car is a Modular 5.4 liter V8 engine. However, with modifications such as the addition of a twin screw-type supercharger, the use of a dry sump oiling system, and the use of unique camshafts and cylinder heads, max power is increased to 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a Ricardo 6-speed manual transmission that comes with a helical limited-slip differential.
The performance of the Ford GT is simply spectacular. Its acceleration times: 0-to-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, 0-to-100 mph in 7.4 seconds, and 0-to-250 km/h in 17 seconds, are all unheard-of during the time of this car's release. The top speed of this car is at an electronically-limited 205 miles per hour or 330 kilometers per hour. Thanks to Brembo cross-drilled and vented disc brakes, stopping power is beyond impressive. Last but not least, with its superior aerodynamics, well-sorted suspension settings, and low center of gravity, this car's handling character is nothing less than awesome.
Ford has done it once again. Almost 40 years since it was first released, the Ford GT makes a triumphant return. Just like its predecessor and doppelganger, it has world-beating performance. Now this is a retro car that definitely lives up to the hype.
2014 Ford F-150 Boss: A Review
For many years, the Ford F-150 is considered as the standard of what a full-sized pickup truck should be. A best-seller in most parts of the globe, it combines an intimidating presence, a car-like cockpit, and impressive hauling capabilities to turn itself into an automotive legend. However, for a majority of the past decade, the F-150 is saddled with outdated and overmatched engines. When the 12th generation Ford F-150 was released in 2009, it came with engine updates that aim to revitalize the much-revered F-150 franchise. In this review, the 2014 Ford F-150 Boss will be put into the spotlight.
While the Boss name is associated by Ford fans to the almost-race-ready variants of the equally-legendary Mustang, the Boss name used for the F-150 has nothing to do with it. Actually, the Boss is the name of the top-of-the-line 6.2 liter V8 engine installed in the F-150 and other trucks within the F-series family. This engine comes as optional equipment for all trims of the F-150, while it comes as standard equipment for the performance-oriented F-150 SVT Raptor. The 2014 Ford F-150 Boss is considered as the top-of-the-line product in terms of engine capability.
To better understand what the 2014 Ford F-150 Boss is all about, it's crucial to take a closer look at the engine that makes it tick. As said earlier, the displacement of this V8 engine is measured at 6.2 liters. Sharing some similarities to the Modular engine, its biggest features include an overhead camshaft valve train arrangement, 2 valves and 2 spark plugs per cylinder, and dual equal variable cam timing. It has a 4.53 inch bore spacing, allowing for larger valves and bore diameters. The engine has a cast-iron cylinder block for maximum durability, and aluminum pistons and cylinder heads for weight savings. All these result to a maximum output of 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque.
Just like previous iterations of the F-150, you can customize your 2014 Ford F-150 Boss according to how you want it. You can select from 4 different variants: Regular Cab, Super Cab, Super Crew, and SVT Raptor. Each of these variants boast of an abundance of space inside, meaning both driver and passenger can sit comfortably. Optional equipment include a rearview camera, an integrated trailer-brake controller, and a voice-activated navigation system.
When it comes to performance, the 2014 Ford F-150 Boss has some interesting figures. It has the most speed and hauling capacity among all F-150 variants. 0-to-100 acceleration is completed within 7 seconds. Its towing capacity is also the best among engine variants, measuring at a whopping 11300 pounds. Its fuel economy is measured at 15 miles per gallon for 2WD variants and 13 miles per gallon for 4WD variants. Impressively enough, with its 4-wheel disc brakes, this truck can stop from 100-to-0 within 130 feet.
It is said that what made the present-generation Ford F-150 relevant again is the great selection of engines. While the other engine offerings (a base V6 engine, a 5.0 liter V8, and a 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6) are great in their own right, the 2014 Ford F-150 Boss, with its Boss 6.2 liter V8, surely deserves a place in your garage.
2013 Ford Shelby GT500: Redefining the Ultimate Pony Car
The Shelby GT500 represents the top-of-the-line Mustang, and the 2013 version is no exception to that. In fact, it can be argued that the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 might not just be the most extreme Mustang ever, but it just might be the most extreme production muscle car ever built.
The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is the handiwork of Ford's Special Vehicles Team (SVT). Obviously challenged by the offerings of their counterparts such as the Camaro ZL1 and the Corvette ZR1 (both from Chevrolet) and the Dodge Viper, they sought out to create the best Mustang they can possibly create. Other than the addition of some aerodynamic parts, Cobra emblems, and racing stripes, it is easy to dismiss this car as just another Mustang. But perhaps this is how SVT exactly wants it.
The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is available in both coupe variants, with the coupe available with an optional glass roof. Coming as standard are race-ready Recaro front seats wrapped with leather. Heated front seats are optional, but most owners would probably prefer the Recaro. Air-conditioning, cruise control, and an eight-speaker sound system are among the creature comforts that come as standard equipment in this car.
For the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, it is the engine that undoubtedly gets the headlines. The 5.8 liter V8 engine is reinforced with forged pistons, cranks, rods, and camshafts. With increased compression ratio and a bigger Roots supercharger, maximum output is measured at 662 horsepower and 631 lb-ft of torque. According to Ford, this Shelby is the most powerful American-made production car ever built. It also comes with an upgraded fuel injector, head gaskets, and exhaust valves.
A lot of the components of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 are reinforced to handle its historically-powerful motor. The entire construction of the 6-speed transmission, from the gears to the case, is reinforced. The dual-disc clutch from ZF is made from stronger components and has increased clamping load. A one-piece carbon fiber driveshaft carries the engine's momentum into the rear wheels very well. A 3.31 final drive gearing is made possible by the engine's massive torque, and ultimately allows this Shelby to have a top speed of over 200 miles per hour. 15-inch disc brakes on the front and 14-inch ones on the rear provide stopping power to equal this car's massive accelerating ability.
The performance of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is amazing, considering that most of its mass is concentrated on the front. May it be on road or track, this car corners superbly. For those who want the total package, it is highly recommended to pick up the optional Performance Pack. It includes a set of 20-inch wheels, a Torsen limited-slip differential that helps in channeling engine power to the wheels, a more performance-oriented suspension, and adjustable dampers from Bilstein.
All in all, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is a Mustang that defies all expectations. More than just being the most powerful American production car ever, it is a complete, well-rounded supercar you can avail for less than $100,000. Only 4,000 units of these cars are made, and each is an instant classic in their own right.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca: A Track-Ready Retro Car
The Ford Mustang is one of the preeminent sports cars of America. One venue in which this reputation is sealed is in the legendary Trans-Am Series of the late 60s and the early 70s. Using the Ford Mustang Boss 302, Ford, managed by Bud Moore and led by drivers Parnelli Jones and George Follmer, was the dominant force in Trans Am racing. To commemorate this milestone event, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 was revived in 2012. Representing the top-of-the-line model for this limited-run model is the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca.
On the exterior, the Boss 302 is markedly different from other Mustangs. Because of a staggered suspension setup, the front is lower than the rear, creating a staggered setup that resembles the original. Also, a body kit directly derived from the race-ready Boss 302R was installed for superior aerodynamics. Trademark aerodynamic design cues from the original such as the ducktail rear deck wing and the front spoiler below the bumper are retained not just to evoke a vintage look, but also to create extra downforce.
Extra detailing can be found to help you distinguish a Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca from other Mustang models. Hockey stripes on the side are unique for the Boss 302, and a color-contrast roof is also present. Lightweight alloy wheels, 19×9 inches on the front and 19×9 inches on the rear, are installed, and they are wrapped with R-compound high-performance tires for maximum grip. To top the exterior mods off, a special rear badge that contains a map of the Laguna Seca race circuit is installed.
The interior receives a through update in the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca. Recaro racing seats are installed on the front for maximum comfort and support on-track. In addition, the rear seats are removed and replaced by a cross-brace. Ford claims that the addition of this brace increases structural rigidity by 10 percent.
Of course, for a car that is deemed as track-ready, the biggest changes in the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca can be found on the mechanical side of things. Utilizing the Mustang GT's 5.0 liter engine, maximum output is measured at 444 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This is made possible by updating the intake system and camshafts and installing CNC ported heads and a forged rotating assembly. Its exhaust restrictors can be removed for higher power and a more distinct sound. A 6-speed MT82 manual transmission is used to transfer the engine's power to the rear wheels. A limited-slip differential allows for efficient transfer of power even while on the limit. It retains the Boss 302's stiffer suspension and adjustable shocks.
For a lot of enthusiasts, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca is considered as the ultimate track-ready Mustang. While the Shelby Mustangs have more power, they lack the sheer refinement of the Boss when it comes to track racing. In fact, some enthusiasts say that this is probably the most track-ready muscle car on the market today. The Boss 302 Laguna Seca is considered as a limited-run model, with only 1500 examples made in 2012 and 2013 combined. Due to its status and rarity, one can expect the value of these cars to rise further in time.
Ford GT1: Fulfilling the Ford GT's Track-Dominating Potential
As the reincarnation of the legendary GT40 cars of the 1960s, the Ford GT is considered by many as a worthy product. As one of the fastest cars developed in the 2000s when it first came out in 2004, this car is one of the most formidable supercars on the road both then and now. Because of the car's dominance and history, it won't be long until people went clamoring for a track ready version of the Ford GT. One such example is the Ford GT1, developed by Swiss auto racing development firm Matech Concepts.
For those who do not know, Matech Concepts is the one responsible for directing the Ford GT's successful campaigns in the European GT3 circuit, which culminated in a 2008 FIA GT3 Constructor's Championship. Realizing that the potential of the GT is much bigger than that, they decided to use the car to campaign in GT1 competition. This is where the Matech Ford GT1 was born.
While its body shell has a striking resemblance to the road-going Ford GT, the GT1 can be considered as a completely new vehicle from the ground up. In fact, according to Matech Concepts test driver Thomas Mutsch, this car is a different vehicle from the ground up. There are many reasons to believe that, as virtually every component was replaced to create a machine that's ready to take on the best GT1 cars in the FIA GT1 World Championship.
One significant difference can be found in the engine bay. In place of the usual 5.4 liter supercharged Modular V8 found in the road-going Ford GT, the Ford GT1 comes equipped with a Cammer 5.0 liter V8 engine, the same engine Matech used for their GT3 machines. With some updates, maximum power is raised to 600 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. The 50-horsepower hike compared to the GT3's motor is attributed to a switch to a single butterfly intake manifold.
Going deeper, there are more changes going on within the Ford GT1. With its abundance of spoilers, diffusers, and vents, aerodynamics and cooling are optimized in strategic parts of the body that's composed of mostly carbon fiber. An aluminum spaceframe chassis was used both for light weight and to aid driver safety in the event of an accident. A double wishbone setup with 4-way adjustable dampers is employed in both the front and rear. A heavy-duty Hewland 6-speed transmission is installed for superior toughness for high speeds and extreme wear associated with motorsport.
While the Matech Ford GT1 has stopped campaigning already, a company named RH Motorsports loved the GT1 so much that they purchased the molds, bodywork, and engineering from Matech. Even better, they modified it in such a level that their rendition of the Ford GT1 is completely street legal. The same 600-hp V8 engine used in the race car can be availed, but now buyers can upgrade it if they want. They can install a supercharger to raise final output to 760 horsepower, or they can get a twin-turbocharged version of this motor for a whopping 1000 horsepower!
Ford's Old Super Car
You're into sports cars but you don't have the buck for the latest Audi or Maserati. You want the speed and exclusivity of owning one. So if you fit this profile, look no more than one of Guinness Book of Record's mainstays for 12 years for being the world's fastest accelerating car, the Ford RS200 EVO Gruppe B. Ok, so you also have to like old models, like 1982-designed model.
Ford RS200 EVO Gruppe B is a homologation model designed by Ford of Great Britain for the FIA Group B World Rally Championship in 1982. To meet the homologation requirements such as road-certification examples, around 200 of these were produced.
During that time, the Ford RS200 EVO Gruppe B had a unique design by featuring carbon and fiberglass composite body (built by Reliant but designed by Ghia), a mid-mounted engine and the use of Audi's then new four-wheel-drive technology. Making the car lightweight included proper weight distribution which required the installation of the transmission at the front of the car. This revolutionary design resulted to the transmission power coming from the engine that is mounted in the middle of the car to go to the front wheels and then run to the rear wheels. It was also dubbed as one of the most balanced platforms among its competitors by using a combination of double wishbone suspension and two dampers on each of the four wheels.
The entry of Ford RS200 EVO Gruppe B into the Group B class was a result of FIA's implementation of not-too-strict regulations to attract more participants. The new model was based on the design of the defunct Escort 1700RS model. Because the development of the RS 1700T became problematic, the lessons learned out of those failures were employed to design the Ford RS200 EVO Gruppe B. With the help of ace engineers Tony Southgate and John Wheeler, Ford was able to create a superior racing model.
With an initial rating of 247 HP, the 200 model cars were upgraded to 300 HP using a 1.8-liter turbo-charged engine. Twenty four more units were produced and labelled as Evo or "E2" to compete with powerful models being produced by Peugeot such as the 205 T16. Some of the upgrades on the Ford RS200 EVO Gruppe B included a BTD-E 2.1-liter engine with 420 BHP. The air scoop was also enlarged for the air intercooler to compensate for the high temperatures being produced by the engine. The combination of a powerful engine and a lightweight body resulted to a Guinness world record that was left unbroken for twelve years, 'the fastest accelerating car in the world' which can go from 0 to 62mph in 3.07 seconds-faster than a McLaren F1 or Ferrari Enzo.
The Ford RS200 EVO Gruppe B also borrowed some design from Ford's Sierra model, including the side windows, the windshield and some of the instrumentation.
The final result: a 2.1-liter 600 HP RS200 Evolution, which eventually became obsolete after its 1986 debut in FIA due to a series of accidents that clouded Group B racing. The accidents involved the death of 3 spectators at the Portugal Rally and the death of Henri Toivonen and co-driver Sergio Crestos at the 1986 Tour de Course.
Ford was still able to survive despite the ban by producing the initial 1.8-liter model.


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Now that these three student Transdisciplinary Studies Award programs are solidly in place and have produced substantial results in regard to building a transdisciplinary culture at CGU, I am pleased to announce a new award: the Kozmetsky Transdisciplinary Scholar Awards to facilitate faculty work in Transdisciplinary Studies that parallels the Reading/Working Groups and Hillcrest Transdisciplinary Studies Awards for students.
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The Slumber Party is perhaps the most inaccurately named of all festivities. After all, the last thing that guests generally do at a slumber party is sleep. So the host should come prepared with a schedule of activities. One that will last them all evening long.The origin of the slumber party might be traced to ancient civilization, when tribes of people often lived and travelled together. As these people both slept and celebrated in one place, it can be said they hosted their own�very long�version of the Slumber Party! We are sure they had a great deal of fun. No word on the discovery of cave etchings that depicted pillow fighting and mass consumption of sausage pizza.:) In modern times, the Slumber Party has become a rite of passage for teen and preteen girls. Generally a single host invites friends from school to share an overnight party at her home. The group enjoys sumptuous snack foods like pizza, candy, soda and cookies, watches fun party movies on DVD, listens to music, gossips and swaps stories, and calls friends on the phone. The girls might also enjoy time-honored Slumber Party rituals like pillow fights and joke telling. All of these fun activities are ingredients for an unforgettable evening. Boys sometimes also have sleepovers with friends, but they�re rarely referred to as slumber parties. Macho guys do not pillow fight, gosh darn it! And these days, adult slumber parties are all the rage; the guys might stage a sleepover Super Bowl party, while the ladies might have a Slumber Party bridal shower. At either movie night party, the first guest to fall asleep might still end up with a face full of whipped cream! Whether a movie night party host is young or simply young at heart, she can�t go wrong with a movie night Slumber Party. Plan the ultimate Slumber Party today! Invite everyone who�s interested in helping to create artful decorations by using plates, glue, glitter and more which can be sent home with the creators at the end of the night. Arrange furniture for a get-to-gather in small groups to help initiate conversations. Invite everyone who�s interested in helping to create artful decorations by using plates, glue, glitter and more which can be sent home with the creators at the end of the night. The history of Slumber has different interpretations by each person, so use your own judgement. Share these facts with friends at a celebration. |
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I know this is a garden forum but I had to take a garden break for a evening and look what I caught while I was out with my hubby. A 41" musky !!
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Wow! That is one amazing fish! I caught a tiny Muskie a couple of years ago... an 8" or so baby. My husband tells me they (whoever they are) say it takes a thousand casts to catch a Muskie. Congratulations on your catch! |
- Posted by deweymn z4mn (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Thu, Jun 14, 07 at 18:34
Nice fish. Now put it back in the lake and get back to gardening so I can go there and recatch it> By the way, what lake did you say it was in? What bait did you use? What time of day? What spot? Good grief, my jealousy is showing? Sorry. |
Holy mackerel...I mean muskie! I have never caught a muskie, but even if I had it certainly would not rival that monster! Linda |
- Posted by luvmydaisies Lonsdale, MN/ zone4 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 14, 07 at 22:46
Oh don't worry the fish already went back in to the lake.(Catch and release ONLY) I caught it using a pacemaker at 6:48 PM on French lake, last night. |
Nice Catch! VERY! -Marie |
That other cutie in the picture doesn't look like your husband to me. LOL Congratulations on that extra large catch! |
- Posted by luvmydaisies Lonsdale, MN/ zone4 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 16, 07 at 14:41
That is my oldest daughter Kat...she is 6 yrs. old. She wants to catch a musky so bad... |
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who is this hot guy??
His name is Illegally Underage.
He is just someone that picture is all over internet because someone with a cam snapped his pic at beach.. He is probably 18 and would be awesome in porn! looks like he has a small package though
You've been here like a month. I've been here for several years. He first appeared here a long time ago and remained until his age came under discussion. Now his photos are banned. I strongly suggest you drop this.
(And 'no', I don't know his name or where you can find more photos of him.)
It from a high school polo game and he is under age at the time this foto was done. there is a whole line up of his pic and they are from a high school. UNDER AGE
Just put this guy on my blog....dont touch him...his mine....just take a look and mind you dont dribble on the computer.......
Very hot guy--some nice looking guys on your blog.
Not to worry, you can have him.
Nice blog, btw
I think I agree with MarkDW. There is just something about him that I do not like. He is all yours. HAVE FUN!! ; )
He looks kinda familiar to me.
He is good looking, but I think he is too big. He does have an amazing ass.
I'd like to see what's under those Speedos!
ooohh ive spent weeks thinking that!
MOAR! He should wear tight jeans.
you are at the top of my lungs ♥
sorry guys, i dont know who he is either.
You would consider this boyz-Speedo.jpg ?
Love the pics!!!
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Although he could work a bit more on his arms: doesn't he do swimming or what?!?
The one on the left.
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The guy on the last pic is so hot
this one does it for ME
He s hot too, especially his face looks very sexy
Someone should tell this sweety to keep her titties away from the clothes pegs. She'll stretch 'em all outta shape!
Number 6 is my fav
Kind of an easy choice for me...
can't i have them all?
Number 4 the one on the left
guy on the right.... i think he's in 2 pictures???
my cock woke up as soon as i saw him
Hey boys! I have a serious fetish for guys my age (20s) in speedos and bikini briefs. I LOVE seeing cute Russian / Eastern European, Latino, and Asian guys in skimply little undies or swimsuits. Do you know of any sites that specialize in this?
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Beautiful! Thank you so much!
i agree! nothing turns me on more than a hot guy in a speedo
thx xD aisfu